EggplantWizard Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I just joined a new gym yesterday. It's the best one in Columbus in my opinion. It's close to my house, right behind where I work, and has awesome hours. It will be easier than ever to stick with a plan. I can't wait to see the results. I'm a professional chef, looking to start a vegan food truck. I feel I need to look the part and have a fit body if I'm selling food to heal with compassion. I've had a few life changing events in the last few years that have taken priority over my fitness. Though they aren't good excuses, they really affected how I looked at my life. I'd like to go from overweight chef to bodybuilding healer by cuisine and I now have the drive and will to make it happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 I woke up around ten after my goodbye to partying for a while. New years eve was a great time to end that. I went to Alana's Food and Wine for new years dinner. She runs one of Columbus's best restaurants, and she always has vegan options. I had Tomato and Dal soup with Tamarind Chutney and Jerked Pumpkin with Pigeon Peas and Rice. This morning I did the stretches in Rip's E2 Book. My gym is closed today but it's comfortable enough outside that I rode my bike for 45 minutes and did some mild strength training, also out of the E2 book. Breakfast was tofu scramble with roasted rosemary and smoked paprika potatoes in a whole grain wrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Went to my new gym for the first time today. Unfortunately I went without a real plan. I did my standard 45 of cardio doing the interval setting on the elliptical. Then I hit the machines to hit all my muscle groups. I figured since it was my first time working out for a while I shouldn't focus on one muscle too much so I don't hurt myself. I'll research tonight and come up with a plan for tomorrow. Breakfast was a smoothie with raw oats, banana, berries, with an almond mild base. Lunch was a bean and rice bowl with sautéed and raw peppers. Just had hummus and carrots for a snack. Dinner will be a baked falafel I'm working on with quick pickled veggies and home made whole grain pita. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 During work this morning I got on my bodybuidling.com app on the phone and tried to throw together a routine. I read some forums here and there and decided to dedicate today to chest. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical (which is pretty much my standard pre weights routine). Then I moved on to the machines. I still don't feel as comfortable as I'd like with the free weights, not totally sure about motions, what I should be doing, so machines it was today. I did 3 sets each of bench, incline, and decline press, cable butterflies, and pinchers. I really need to have a written routine to follow as I often look lost and unsure of myself. As a pro chef, here is where I am sure of myself, my eating log 1: Banana, Apple, Almond Milk smoothie with seaweed, banana, and raw oats2: Hummus and Pita, Baby carrots, Green Smoothie, Tangerine, water3: Brown Rice and Kale Sautee with Kidney Beans, water4: Assorted in shell nuts (having to crack each one keeps me to eating six to eight, rather than a few rather large hand fulls)5: Black Bean and Rice Bowl with Tomato, Onion, Avocado, and quick pickled cabbage6: Soymilk Smoothie with berries and banana. Time to jump on the forums and ask questions! I need help with my routine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Good luck with your routine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Thanks Haylee! Today was the most successful day at the gym do far. I started with 45 minutes on the elliptical on an interval setting. Back Day: 3 Sets of Pulldowns3 Sets of Cable Rows3 Sets of Hyperextentions Thanks to Gaia for the tips on where to start! Thanks! Meals:1- Two Bananas and Tea2- Three Stuffed Grape Leaves and a Green Smoothie3- Veggie Sub4- Two Black Bean, Brown Rice and Kale Wraps5- Vegan Bar and Water6- Spicy Garlic Tofu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I had another great day at the gym today. I started with 25 minutes on the elliptical on interval. Then I hit the weights. I'm resting tomorrow so I hit arms and legs today, again, using Gaia's advice. Workout Log 1- Bicep Curls 3 Sets2- Tricep Extensions 3 Sets3- Tricep Rope Pulldowns 3 Sets4- Leg Press 3 Sets5- Leg Extensions 3 Sets6- Leg Curls 3 Sets Meal Log 1- Oatmeal, Banana, Tangerine2- Three Stuffed Grape Leaves, Berry Smoothie3- Sushi w/ Avocado, Cucumber, and Carrot4- Vegan Protein Bar, Tangerine5- Falafel, Baba, and Jerusalem Salad6- Berry Smoothie with Seaweed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Today was a rest day for me. This was the first time in a couple years that I hit the gym this hard on consecutive days. I got some cardio playing Active Life Adventure with my five year old son and daughter (twins) on the Wii, I just ate less than I would if I was lifting. 1- One slice whole grain bread, orange2- Three stuffed grape leaves, kiwi, chai tea3- Home made Vegan burger, oven potatoes, small salad4- Whole grain spaghetti, chunky marinara, parsley salad5- Banana smoothie with dark chocolate I'll be well rested to hit the gym hard tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Saturday I headed back to the gym. Still sore from running in place with my kids and the Wii, I did my cardio anyway haha. 25 Minutes on the Elliptical. Then it was shoulder day: Workout Log 1- Shoulder Press 3 Sets2- Rear Delt Machine 3 Sets3- Front Raises 3 Sets4- Side Lateral Raises 3 Sets Meal Log 1- Whole Wheat Pecan and Blueberry Waffles with Ohio (The Best!) Maple Syrup2- Whole Grain Spaghetti with my "Hummus Sauce" tossed with peas and broccoli3- An orange and protein drink4- Chaana Sag (spinach and chick peas) and Baingan Bhartha (eggplant with onion and tomato) with Paratha (whole wheat bread)5- Slice of Whole Grain Pizza with many many veggies I know Saturday wasn't filled with fruits like most of my days are, I'll make up for it Sunday. I'm already down nine pounds in a week! Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Sunday's gym day started my cycle over, back to chest. I did one more set on each exercise than usual. Workout Log 25 Minutes on the elliptical in interval setting 1- Chest Press 4 sets: 8, 10, 12, 82- Chest Fly 4 sets: 8, 10, 12, 8 I finished off with three sets of situps to failure Meal Log 1- Orange, Whole Grain Toast, and a few Pistachios2- Vegetable Udon, Sweet Potato Sushi3- Protein Bar4- Tofu and Broccoli in Thai Peanut Sauce with Brown Rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 I took yesterday off, I had my kids all day and played with them instead of going to the gym. They start swim lessons there soon, they'll make friends, then I get even more time at the gym when they are begging me to go haha! Back to it today. Workout Log 30 Minutes on the Elliptical on Interval Back 1- Pulldowns 8, 10, 12, 102- Rows 8, 10, 12, 103- Extensions 3 Sets to Failure Arms 1- Arm Curls 8, 10, 12, 102- Tricep Pressdown 8, 10, 12, 103- Tricep Extension 8, 10, 12, 10 Meal Log 1- Banana, Pear, Whole Grain Bread2- Three Bean Chili, Potato, Whole Grain Bread3- Protein Drink4- Chick Pea Curry, Bread5- Protein Bar See you tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I'm a professional chef, looking to start a vegan food truck. I feel I need to look the part and have a fit body if I'm selling food to heal with compassion. I've had a few life changing events in the last few years that have taken priority over my fitness. Though they aren't good excuses, they really affected how I looked at my life. I'd like to go from overweight chef to bodybuilding healer by cuisine and I now have the drive and will to make it happen! I love the idea of a vegan food truck, I work in a kitchen as a cook and would love to open a vegan cafe or food truck. I have not worked in a kitchen for that long so I am trying to gain more experience. I say go for it if that's what you want and good luck with your fitness goals, I'm sure you can be the bodybuilding healer that you want to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks for the encouragement Matt! Workout Log 55 minutes on the elliptical on interval setting. All four exercises in sets of 8, 10, 12, 10 1- Shoulder Machine Press2- Rear Flys3- Front Raises4- Side Lateral Raises Meal Log 1- Granola with Blueberries2- Stuffed Grape Leaves, Kiwi3- Curried Brown Rice and Lentils with Kale, Orange, Banana4- Salad w Arugula, Cucumber, Carrot, Tomato, Avocado, Whole Grain Croutons, Blueberry Orange Vin (Oil Free!)5- Protein Smoothie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Vegan food cart/truck is a great idea! I think there are a couple that are very successful in Portland, OR. The other big factor besides representing yourself as healthy to mirror the imagine you want for the food you will be selling is also taste! There are WAY too many bland aweful tasting vegan restaurants out there giving the whole diet/movement a bad name. Please bring saucy, spicy, goodness to the table when you open your cart and you will be forever rewarded with regular customers. PS do you have some super amazing eggplant dishes to share with us all? Or have you already on this forum? Yum this is making me hungry. -Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Oh yeah for sure I am all about taste! Thanks Dylan! I still haven't yet posted a recipe, I need to get on that! I wish I had some extra $$ to fly to Portland and do some research, it's on my top list of cities I NEED to visit. Yesterday I worked chest and legs. Workout Log 30 Minutes on the Elliptical on interval setting 1- Leg Press 8, 10, 12, 142- Leg Extension 10, 12, 143- Leg Curl 10, 12, 144- Calf Raises 12, 14, Failure5- Chest Press 8, 10, 12, 106- Chest Flyes 8, 10, 12, 10 Meal Log 1- Oatmeal, Banana2- Stuffed Grape Leaves, Orange3- Vegan Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli with V Whiz4- Orange, Pistachios5- Japanese Pan Noodles with Vegetables and Tofu I'll log today's workout and meals later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Oh man I missed yesterdays posting, my girlfriend took the computer out. Please don't penalize me! haha Anyway, yesterdays results: Workout Log 30 Minutes on the Elliptical on interval Back (I've upped the weight from 90 to 110 lbs on the Pulldowns and Rows, up to 200 on the Extensions) 1- Pulldowns 8, 10, 14, 122- Rows 8, 10, 12, 83 Extensions 12, 18, 20 Meal Log 1- Oatmeal with maple, blueberries and almond milk, orange2- Lentil and Brown Rice with Kale and Cashew Whiz3- Orange, Low Oil Popcorn4- Veggie Loaf Sandwich, Raw Cabbage, Arugula, Tomato tossed in Baba My main goal, weight loss is being achieved! I'm down to 273 from the 289 I was at the beginning of the year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Yesterday I got back to it after a needed rest on Sunday. Workout Log 25 Minutes on the elliptical on interval Arms: 1- Bicep Curls, 8, 10, 12, 8 (70 lbs)2- Tricep Pulldowns 8, 10, 12, 10 (45lbs)3- Tricep Pushdowns 8, 10, 12, 8 (50lbs) Meal Log 1- Banana, Orange, Whole Grain Bread Slice2- Orange, Kiwi3- Spinach & Tofu Lasagna4- Mac & "Cheese" Sauce with Salad5- Fruit Salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 It felt like a cardio day yesterday. Between jobs I had time to hit the elliptical for 50 minutes. I've noticed that I've been able to run harder and keep my heart rate lower than I had been able to when I first started. That makes me really happy! I'll work two muscle groups tonight. Update coming later. Meal Log 1- Oatmeal with Banana and Maple Syrup2- Mac and "Cheese" (tofu, braggs aminos, nutritional yeast and more) with raw spinach 3- Protein Bar4- Two slices of whole grain pizza loaded with veggies, no cheese of course!5- Fruit Salad with a little v chocolate mouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Yesterday I worked out my chest a little after a longer than usual cardio session (for me) Workout Log 40 minutes on the elliptical on interval. I increased resistance from all precious days. Chest: 1- Press. Up to 110 lbs. 10, 12, 132- Flyes 10, 10, 12 Meal Log 1- Granola with soy milk and blueberries2- Grape Leaves, Orange3- Tofurkey and Artichoke sandwich, spinach salad4- Protein Bar5- Chana Saag and Rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Today I had to make it a quick one, work ran late and I had to pick my kids up early. Workout Log 25 minutes on the elliptical on interval Back:1- Rows 8, 10, 12, 10 2- Pulldowns 8, 10, 12, 103- Extensions 12, 14, 18 Meal Log 1- Oatmeal with Maple, Banana2- Grape Leaves and Olives3- Tofurkey Sandwich with "Cheese" Whiz and Tapanade. Spinach Salad. Orange4- Peanuts and Water5- Flatbread Pizza with Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Olives, Caramelized Onions, and Daiya Shreds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 I switched up my normal routine today for something new I read on this forum. I worked all muscle groups, one set each. I'll check results in a few weeks of two days on, one day off. Cardio every day of course. Workout Log 30 minutes on the elliptical on interval setting. 1- Arm Curls 70 lbs, 08, 10, 122- Shoulder Press 90 lbs 8, 10, 123- Leg Sled 250 lbs 10, 15, 154- Tricep Pulldowns 70 lbs 8, 10, 125- Back Pulldowns 110 lbs 8, 10, 126- Calf Push 90 lbs 10, 12, 15 I felt great after this workout, I'll see how it goes. If anyone's reading any input would be greatly appreciated. Meal Log 1- Whole Wheat Waffles, Blueberries, and a touch of (V) Semi Sweet Chocolate (for the kids, come on!)2- Spicy Garlic Tofu, Rice3- Protein Drink blended with 1/2 banana, 1 cup spinach, 20 blueberries, 2 strawberries, and 6 blackberries4- Pad See Ew with Tofu and Vegetables I'm not sure if I'm eating enough. I don't feel unsatisfied, and I have a (quite) a bit of weight to lose, so while muscle building is a goal of mine, shedding the pounds is the main goal. Any nutritional insight would also be most helpful. I'm a pro chef, not a nutritionist. I'm reading as much as I can on nutrition, but my college degree is in Culinary Arts. We took nutrition classes but they were of course tainted by our government's responsibility to push the meat and dairy agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Workout Log 25 minutes of elliptical on interval. 1- Bicep Flyes 8, 10, 122- Lat Pulldowns8, 10, 123- Leg Extensions 8, 10, 124- Tricep Pulldowns 8, 10, 125- Rows 8, 10, 12 Meal Log 1- Whole Grain Waffle, Banana, Blueberries2- Protein Bar3- Flatbread Pizza w/ Spinach, Roasted Garlic, Onions, Olives, Daiya Cheese4- Bean Burritos Today felt great at the gym, I like the new routine I've started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 The routine I've been following called for an off day yesterday. I went to the gym for cardio only. Workout Log 40 minutes on the elliptical on interval. Meal Log 1- Oatmeal, Banana2- Steamed Edamame w/ Braggs Aminos3- Tofurkey and Spinach on Flatbread, Orange4- While Grain Spaghetti w/ "meat" sauce, Spinach salad5- Protein Smoothie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Back to the routine. Workout Log 25 Minutes on the elliptical on interval. 1- Lat Pulldowns 8, 10, 122- Bicep Curls 8, 10, 123- Leg Sled 10, 15, 154- Chest Press 8, 10, 125- Shoulder Press 8, 10, 126- Calf Raises 12, 15, 15 Meal Log 1- Oatmeal, Banana2- Protein Bar3- Whole Grain Spaghetti with "Meat" Sauce and Spinach, Orange4- Granola, Banana5- Tofu & Spinach Wrap6- Fruit Smoothie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggplantWizard Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Day four of the new routine. Workout Log 25 Minutes on the Elliptical on interval. My heart is getting much stronger I assume. I am having to work much harder to get it up to 145 BPM than I had to just a couple weeks ago. 1- Pec Flyes 8, 10, 122- Leg Extensions 8, 10, 123- Tricep Pulldowns 8, 10, 124- Bicep Curls 8, 10, 125- Rear Flyes 8, 10, 126- Abs Meal Log 1- Granola with Blueberries and Soymilk2- Grape Leaves and a Tangerine3- Peanut Tofu Wrap with Spinach, Carrots, Avocado4- Banana, Tangerine5- Pad Thai6- Blueberry Spinach Smoothie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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